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Water shortage hits Asnoor Kulgam, residents worried

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Danishwar Hameed Residents of Asnoor Manzgam village in Kulgam district, South Kashmir, have been enduring a severe shortage of potable water for the past few days. Today, locals accused the Jal Shakti Department of neglecting their plight and demanded immediate redress of their grievances. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, villagers reported that the water scarcity has persisted for several days, with no action taken by the authorities to address the issue. A local resident highlighted that over 200 households are currently without access to drinking water, causing significant hardship for the community. "We are being deprived of water, and despite repeated requests, neither the concerned department nor the administration has taken any steps to resolve our problems," said another resi...

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Mosque disputes to massacre: Anantnag resistance’s forgotten chapters of 1924 and 1931

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In April 1865, numbered in hundreds the Shawl workers took the lead against the autocratic empire of the Dogra Kings and organized a unique rising. On the historic day of April 29th, 1865, the workers joined the struggle to obtain their demands. It was perhaps the 1st organized Demand Day in the history of the class. Institute of Public Policy Research and Development (IPPRD) . Workers from all parts of the Srinagar city marched in procession towards Zaldagar, Srinagar. They raised slogans and burnt down the effigy of Raja Kak Dhar, who was not only the Daroga of the Shawl Department but also worked as a contractor. He had taken a contract from the ruler and was personally interested to suck more blood from the shawl workers- Rao Farman Ali Malik- Kashmir :A Century Struggle(1846-19...

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Over 60 people affected by diarrhoea in Anantnag’s Srigufwara

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Over sixty people affected by Diarrhoea epidemic in Srigufwara area of Bijbehera in south Kashmir's Anantnag district with healh department gearing up to tackle the situation as all the affected people have been admitted in the hospital during the intervening night of July 19 and 20. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that during the last night, more than 60 people in the Trail village of Srigufwara experienced Diarrhoea, loose motion, and vomiting, causing panic not only in Trail village but also in nearby villages. "Several medical teams arrived on the spot along with ambulances and many patients have been referred to SDH Sallar and PHC Srigufwara for treatment." They said that probably unsafe or impure drinking water could be the cause, but tests will be do...

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Palpora link road in Anantnag macadamized after years of neglect

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Sheikh Nadeem On Friday, the R&B Department's Achabal Sub-Division commenced the long-awaited macadamization of the Palpora Link Road, which had been in a dire state since 1977. The road's poor condition had significantly impacted daily commuters and pedestrians, causing considerable hardships. Following extensive public outcry over the road's deteriorated state, the administration took decisive action to address the issue. Locals have expressed immense joy and appreciation for the R&B Department's efforts, particularly commending the Exon and JE for their responsiveness to the community's grievances. Local resident Mohammed Shaban spoke to The Kashmiriyat and expressed relief stating, "Repairing this vital road is a significant relief for us, especially after so man...

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Unveiling history: The untold story of Abdul Qadeer Khan and Kashmir of 1931

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1846--Gulab Singh's rise to power in Kashmir marked a pivotal moment in the valley's history. The era was characterized by privatizing land and the consolidation of autocratic rule. Gulab Singh's policies transformed agrarian societies into tenants on their ancestral lands, laying the groundwork for socio-economic disparities and cultural suppression. During his successor Ranbir Singh's reign, religious tensions escalated with the prohibition of new mosque constructions in Kashmir. Ranbir Singh's policies exacerbated religious and cultural sensitivities among Kashmir's Muslim majority population~ Chitralekha Zutshi, in Kashmir: Convoluted Histories. The anti-Dogra resistance movements in Kashmir found sporadic but passionate expression. The defiance of 1924, particularly the construc...

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Protests in Bangladesh: Kashmiri parents raise safety concerns for children

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Parents of scores of Kashmiris studying in Bangladesh have expressed concern over the deteriorating situation in the country. The worrisome situation has triggered political reactions from Kashmir, with political parties demanding the safeguard of the over 5000 Kashmiri students studying in the country. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, Syed Muheet, whose brother studies at a medical college in Dhaka said that they are worried about the safety of their kin the internet services have been barred in the country. "I called my brother around 7 over whatsapp and he told us that the situation was growing worse as the streets were filled with protestors and policemen clashing. He also informed us that the death toll was constantly rising and the University authorities were inaccessible to mos...

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Ramban resident booked under PSA ‘for anti national activities’

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Jammu Kashmir Police in District Ramban booked one person under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for involvement in anti-national activities. According to a press release received by The Kashmiriyat, the Ramban Police booked Ghulam Nabi, son of Abdul Rehman Chandail, a resident of Bhimdassa, Tehsil Gool, District Ramban under the Public Safety Act. "He has been placed under preventive detention due to his involvement in anti-national and anti-social activities in Gool and its surrounding areas. This measure reflects our steadfast resolve to ensure the safety and security of our community," Police said. Acting on the directions of Senior Superintendent of Police District Ramban, Anuj Kumar, a comprehensive dossier on Ghulam Nabi was meticulously prepared and forwarded to the District Ma...

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Baramulla sweep targets illegal mining: Six arrests and vehicle seizures reported

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Police have stepped up their crackdown on illegal mining and mineral transportation in Baramulla, resulting in the seizure of six vehicles and the arrest of six drivers. A police team, operating under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla and SDPO Kreeri, confiscated two tippers, two dumpers, and two tractors at Gantamulla Payeen and Frastahaar Kreeri. The arrested drivers have been identified as Anzar Malla from Sheeri, Ghulam Hassan Malik from Kitchama, Irfan Ahmad Bhat from Hajin Bandipora, Mumtaz Ahmad Wani from Nadihal Bandipora, as well as Abdul Hameed Waza and Omer Waza from Frastahaar, according to a police spokesperson. Cases have been filed under relevant legal sections at Police Station Sheeri and Police Station Kreeri, and investigations are ongoing.

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In 20 days, over 3.5 lakh Hindu devotees visited Amarnath cave

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A fresh batch of 4,821 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp early Friday for the Amarnath shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. The 22nd batch, which included 3,259 men, 1,482 women, and eight children, departed at 3:05 am in a convoy of 150 vehicles escorted by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Of these pilgrims, 3,090 will travel to Pahalgam to undertake the yatra from the traditional 48-km route in Anantnag district, while 1,701 have chosen the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district. So far this year, over 3.5 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the naturally formed ice lingam at the cave shrine. Last year, more than 4.5 lakh pilgrims visited the shrine. The Amarnath Yatra commenced on June 29 and is scheduled to conclude ...

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Protests erupt in Awantipora over ‘mysterious’ death of local man; Calls for impartial probe intensify

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Locals on Thursday staged a protest in Awantipora to demand an investigation into the mysterious death of a local boy. The family members speaking to the media demanded an impartial probe into the matter. "From the 15th, Aabid had been missing after which we lodged a missing report. There were blood marks on his body with injuries, we seek an impartial enquiry into the matter," said his brother Aadil. In a statement Police said, Aadil Manzoor reported his brother, Aabid Manzoor Dar, missing early on Thursday morning. "Aabid, 35, a labourer, had not been seen since the morning hours. Following the report, Awantipora Police registered a missing person report and launched an investigation," the statement read. The Police, using technical analysis of Aabid's Call Detail Records (CDR)...